BLACK DECKER HST1500 Handheld Handy Garment Steamer User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Black Decker

BLACK DECKER HST1500 Handheld Handy Garment Steamer

Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKERTM HST1500 hand steamer has been designed to remove creases from fabrics using heat & steam and is not to be used for any other purpose.
This product is intended for consumer indoor use only.

This appliance is not to be used in:

Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
Farm houses;
By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
Bed and breakfast type environments;

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury and material damage.

The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping hazard.
Never operate an appliance directly below the socket-outlet it is connected to.Always take care when using the appliance.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. Do not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.
Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over.
Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use and before cleaning.
The hand steamer must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
The filling aperture must not be opened during use
The hand steamer must be used and rested on a stable surface
The hand steamer is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking
Keep the hand steamer and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.

Safety of others

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

After use

Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

Additional safety instructions for hand steamers

Warning! Do not place near a hot Gas or electric oven. · Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping hazard.

Do not place the appliance near heat sources or directly under cabinets. Do not use the appliance in the presence of explosive or flammable materials.
The filling aperture must not be opened during use. · Surfaces may be hot during use and during the cool down period.
Let the appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and before cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down before emptying the water tank as the water may still be hot.
Do not immerse the appliance, cored set or plug in liquids.
Always disconnect the appliance from the supply before filling, emptying, cleaning, or carrying out any maintenance on the appliance.
This product is designed to remove creases from fabrics using heat & steam and is not to be used for any other purpose.
The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
The hand steamer is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
Do not use any additives in the water tank.
Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.

Electrical safety

Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

This product must be earthed. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate

Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1) appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor unit in water or other liquid.

Extension cables & class 1 product

A 3 core cable must be used as your tool is earthed and of class 1 construction.
Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without loss of power.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Labels on Appliance

The following pictograms along with the date code are shown on the tool:

Warning! Hot surface.

Features

Stainless steel panel
Steam head
Upper cover
Power button
Indicator light
Handle
Cord guard
Handle cover
Steam trigger
Water tank
Fabric brush
Bottle connector
Water inlet cover

Before first use

Remove any sticker or protective cover from the steam head.
Unwind and straighten the cord before use.
When operating the garment steamer for the first time, allow it to steam for a few minutes. This will remove any impurities and odours that might have been left by the manufacturing process.
When operating the garment steamer for the first time, you may want to try the steamer on an old piece of fabric before steaming your garment.

Warning! To avoid an electrical circuit overload, it is recommended that no other appliances are plugged into the same circuit as your garment steamer when it is in use.
Note: when unpacking the garment steamer, check to see you have received all the items listed in the parts list, before discarding the packaging.

Assembly

Rotate and pull down to remove the water tank (10), open the water inlet cover (13) and fill with tap water until it reaches the MAXIMUM level. Always ensure the water tank is at least a third full. Do not exceed the MAXIMUM level when filling the water tank. Replace the water tank .
Hold the appliance with your hand positioned safely at the neck of the garment steamer in an upright position, use your other hand to attach the fabric brush (11) onto the steam head. The fabric brush can be attached one way only and will lock into position with an audible ”click”.
Connect the appliance to a power outlet and switch on. Press the power button (4), the power indicator light (5) will begin flashing, indicating that the appliance hasbegun heating. When the light stops flashing, preheating has finished.
Press the power button again, the light turn green, at this time for the ECO mode.
Switch off the steamer by pressing the power button for more than 2 second . When the appliance is powered off the indicator light will extinguish.
The garment steamer has a intelligent automatic power off function. When the user stops operating this product more than 8 minutes time, the products internal control circuit will be cut off, products will enter standby mode, to ensure safety and save energy.
The garment steamer has a bottle connector (12), it can connect mineral water bottle instead of the water tank (10), for convenient use when traveling.

Steaming your garment

The garment steamer is easy to use and is perfect for removing wrinkles/creases from garments and curtains as well as refreshing furnishing fabrics. It can be used on most fabrics as long as the fabric is hanging or where the garment steamer can be easily used in an upright position moving over the fabric in an up and down motion

Check that there is ventilation behind the fabric otherwise moisture may build up causing mildew.
Check garment pockets are empty and turn-ups such as cuffs and hems are down.
Hang the garment from a hanger and stretch the fabric slightly with one hand checking that there is nothing behind the fabric that can be damaged by the steam.
Note: We recommend you do not steam over metal accessories.
Press and hold down the steam button. You will feel vibrations and hear a subtle humming sound while steaming, this is normal. Steam facing away from you and in an upright position.
Gently press the fabric brush against the garment, moving your arm in an up and down motion targeting creases in the fabric.
Release the steam button to stop the steam.
Note: Ensure that the fabric to be steamed is being stretched whilst steaming for best results.
Warning! The garment steamer generates high temperatures of steam.
Do not touch the steam head, make sure the steamer is facing away from you in an upright position.
If using the garment steamer without the fabric brush, keep a distance of at least 5cm between the steam head and the garment.

Steaming upholstery

The garment steamer can be used to help freshen up upholstery, slip covers on furniture and cushions. Before steaming, always test on a small area of the fabric that is not visible.
Keeping the garment steamer in an upright position and using an up and down motion, lightly steam over the fabric of your furniture. Cushions should be removed and held upright for steaming. Allow cushions to dry thoroughly before replacing on furniture.

Note: It is recommended that you use the fabric brush attachment when steaming delicate fabrics such as silk. For better results when removing stubborn creases, remove the fabric brush attachment from the steam head and continuously steam over the selected area until creases are removed.
Warning! If garment has metal accessories, be cautious and do not use the garment steamer directly over the metal as this may cause discolouring.
Warning! Always unplug the garment steamer before attaching or detaching the fabric brush.
Note: Only use attachments or accessories provided.
Note: If the unit becomes noisy and emits a loud humming sound and no steam is being generated, check the water level in the water tank. This may indicate that the garment steamer is out of water and needs to be refilled. Warning! Do not use the garment steamer directly on the body, animals, or while wearing the garments.

Cleaning and maintenance & storage

Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket.

Warning! Do not immerse the appliance or the cord set or the plug in water or any other liquid.

Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
Do not use scouring pads.
If necessary, use a mild detergent to remove spots. Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner. Do not use chemical based de-scaling agents.
Store your appliance in a cool dry area.
Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.
The garment steamer is designed for household use only and to be used with normal tap water. Do not put perfume, vinegar, or other chemicals in the tank. The appliance is not designed to work with these chemicals.
Always empty the water tank after each use and rinse with clean water.
Always ensure the steam outlet hole is clean and free from scaling and not blocked.

Mains plug replacement

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

Safely dispose of the old plug.
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal of the new plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
If the product is class l (earthed), connect the green / yellow lead to the earth terminal.

Warning! If your product is class ll double insulated (only 2 wires in the cord set), no connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Any replacement fuse must be of the same rating as the original fuse supplied with the product.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your BLACK+DECKER product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with other household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.

BLACK+DECKER provides a facility for recycling BLACK+DECKER products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local BLACK+DECKER office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorized BLACK+DECKER repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and
contact are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Technical data

| | HST1500
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Voltage| V| 220 – 240
Frequency| Hz| 50 / 60
Power| W| 1400 – 1600
Capacity| ml| 260

Warranty

BLACK+DECKER is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding warranty.
This warranty statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The warranty is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.
If a BLACK+DECKER product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, BLACK+DECKER warranty to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes;
The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents;
Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or BLACK+DECKER service staff.

To claim on the warranty, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local BLACK+DECKER office at the address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised BLACK+DECKER repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.